BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Biology and Chemistry + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR BBB including Biology and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR BBB including Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 IB: 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and at least one of Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology and at least one of Chemistry (preferred), Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
About this course
BSc in Pharmacology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete an individual research project involving practical or fieldwork, alongside options to prepare for employment through pre-placement sessions.
Modules
- Mathematics and Statistical Skills
- Pharmaceutical and Applied Microbiology
- Basic Skills for the Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Sciences
- Properties and analysis of drug molecules
- Cellular Physiology
- Systems Physiology
- Preparing for industry
- Introduction to Drug Discovery and Design
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Foundational Pharmacology
- Formulation for Industry
- Introduction to Dosage Forms and Unit Operations
- Pharma Lab Techniques
- BSc Research Project Module
- Innovation and Commercialisation
- Biologic Therapeutics: Design and Delivery
- Advanced Delivery Systems for Small Molecules
- Emerging Pharmaceutical Technologies